Horse Racing Notes: Man O Rose Shows Versatility at Del Mar
The Cal-bred colt Man O Rose aims to remain unbeaten in 2025 as he contests a 7-furlong race this Saturday named in honor of The Chosen Vron.
Upcoming Stakes Races
- $100,000 The Chosen Vron Stakes, California-bred 3-year-olds and up, 7 furlongs
- $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes, Cal-bred fillies and mares, 3 and up, 7 furlongs
- $30,000 Town Policy Handicap, quarter-horse 3-year-olds, 400 yards
- $30,000 Justanold Love Handicap, quarter-horse 3-year-old fillies, 400 yards
- $926,200 Grade I Los Alamitos Super Derby, quarter-horse 3-year-olds, 400 yards
Man O Rose’s Track Record
Ridden by Edwin Maldonado and trained by Jeff Mullins, the 5-year-old gelding Man O Rose aims to extend his perfect 2025 record. He has claimed victories in Cal-bred stakes across all three California tracks, performing strongly on both dirt and turf at distances ranging from 6½ furlongs to 1 mile.
In Saturday’s The Chosen Vron Stakes at Del Mar, Man O Rose faces six competitors, including 3-year-old Shea Brennan, ridden by Armando Ayuso. This race, previously known as the Cary Grant Stakes, was renamed this year to honor The Chosen Vron, a two-time California-bred of the year who retired last winter.
Los Alamitos Super Derby Preview
Sunday’s Los Alamitos Super Derby, California’s richest quarter-horse race, features the filly Hott Temptation, the fastest qualifier at 19.572 seconds over 400 yards. She will compete against Lethal Cowboy 123, who remains undefeated with six wins at the Orange County track, along with eight other contenders. The winner will secure a spot in December’s event.
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Author’s summary: Man O Rose continues to impress with versatile wins across California’s top tracks, targeting a flawless streak in the prestigious The Chosen Vron Stakes at Del Mar.